ABOUT THE PCI SECURITY STANDARDS COUNCIL

The PCI Security Standards Council is an open global forum for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of security standards for account data protection.

The PCI Security Standards Council’s mission is to enhance payment account data security by driving education and awareness of the PCI Security Standards. The organization was founded by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard, and Visa Inc. Learn More

The PCI Security Standards Council (the "Council")
provides a variety of tools, questionnaires, guidance, FAQs,
training resources and other materials and information to assist
organizations seeking to achieve compliance with its standards
(the "Standards"). Third party products and services are also
available, but the Council does not endorse or recommend any
such third party products or services, and advises all
organizations seeking to achieve compliance to become familiar
with the Standards and related requirements before purchasing third party products or services.
Ultimately, all applicable requirements must be met in order to achieve compliance,
regardless of whether or what third party products or services
are used.